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Starting 1/4/17Wednesdays10:00 am -12:00 pm Cost: $130 per month per student, includes a membership, 2-hour weekly team coached instructed practices and harness use. Ages 13 and up Team members will get a discount on gear purchases. Students may be dropped off during practice times. Student:Teacher ratio is 5:1Sign up at Cliff Hangers

*All Ages Homeschool "Intro to Climbing" Workshop Friday, December 9, 201610:00 am -12:00 pm RSVP is necessary to attend. Send to ronda_peerbolte@yahoo.com All Ages$30 includes 2-hour workshop with an instructor, harness and all climbing equipment needed during the workshop. 1 instructor to every 6 students. Please wear closed toed shoes good for climbing and bring water.

Everyone must fill out a waiver, even if you are not climbing, to be in the building:http://www.cliffhangersclimbing.com/Thereis a nice seating area or drop off during the workshop is ok. If students continue to climb after workshop parents need to be present.

*Teen Homeschool "Intro to Climbing" Workshop Wednesday, December 14, 201610:00 am -12:00 pm RSVP is necessary to attend. Send to ronda_peerbolte@yahoo.com 13 and up$30 includes 2-hour workshop with an instructor, harness and all climbing equipment needed during the workshop. 1 instructor to every 6 students.

Please wear closed toed shoes good for climbing and bring water. Everyone must fill out a waiver, even if you are not climbing, to be in the building:http://www.cliffhangersclimbing.com/Thereis a nice seating area or drop off during the workshop is ok. If students continue to climb after workshop parents need to be present

*All Ages Homeschool Social Climbing Day

December 16, 2016 10am -12 10:00 am -12:00 pm All Ages$12 with proof of homeschool ID All ages: All students and parents that wish to climb or use workout facility. Pass, includes a harness, full use of facility and workout areas. Parents belaying (holding the ropes) for students do not have to pay the entrance fee - unless they climb or use the workout area. You must wear closed toe shoes, any type will work. Climbing shoe rental cost extra, but is Optional. Shoe rental sizes are limited and based on first come availability. Everyone attending for their first time must attend an orientation on their first visit to learn the basics and go over facility rules. Students 13 and up may belay each other after they attend orientation. An adult must attend and stay with children under the age of 13 at all times. Everyone must fill out a waiver, even if you are not climbing, to be in the building:http://www.cliffhangersclimbing.com/Pleasebring proof homeschooling ID card or a picture of it on your phone for the homeschool discount. You only have to bring it in once for your first check in and a note will be placed in your file for future check-ins. To find and take a picture of your homeschool card with your ID # go to:http://www.doa.nc.gov/dnpe/HSVerificationCard.aspxIfyou need your ID number go to:http://www.doa.nc.gov/dnpe/HSGetSchoolID.aspx